October 17, 2005

Modern-day scientists, retracing the path of Joseph
Grinnell in Yosemite National Park, document conspicuous changes in
the natural world and find a culprit unimagined by biologists 100
years ago: global warming. Also in this
issue: On his 12th attempt, Rep. Richard Pombo, R-Calif.,
succeeds in pushing a bill through the U.S. House designed to
reform the Endangered Species Act and end critical habitat
protection.

Feature

Modern-day scientists, retracing the path of Joseph
Grinnell in Yosemite National Park, document conspicuous changes in
the natural world and find a culprit unimagined by biologists 100
years ago: global warming

Editor's Note

The Park Service has always excelled at managing visitors,
and as global warming makes itself felt in Yosemite, Glacier and
other national treasures, the agency should use its interpretive
skills to explain what’s going on

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